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Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

To days New York Times nys:
The hull. Of the new steamboat for the
Day line to Albany Vas lowed mp. 70
this city from Wilmington yesterday
and tied up nc the foot OF West Twenty
second street. There her machinery
will be put In and the joiner work An
ished The new boat IL to be called the
New York. and will be . companion
boat TO the Albany though . little
different In model from that boat. The
hull of the New York IL of iron and
Was made Ut the Harlan b HolltnRs'
wo tn works.
The boat 10 $40 feet over all, with two
shove decks. The dining saloon, ~ on
other vessels OF the line, ID on the lower
deck aft. The cabin, or saloon, will be
finished of In ash and mahogany, and
hard wood will be used throughout
The machinery 10 from W. b A.
Fletcher, the or gines being 1000 hoiss
power. The owners of the new boa'
expect great things Vt her in the matte
|of speed.
Her engines are large and powerful
and of the best models. II 10 believed
that she win prove successful rival Il
the M Ary Powell. She 10 IL feet Longer
than the Albany, though of the sam'
beam, which gives her finer lines. TIT
wht els are set further aft than those O.
the Albany, and are Of the Morgan pat
tern, with feathered buckets. The steam
boat will cost about SOD eco, and vii
be one Of the finest on the river.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
That Wild Cat,

The Kennett Advance Gays that j scob
Tag2srt, living with Thomas William.
sou, near Oentreville, in returning
home the other evening says he saw n
large wild cat near the roadside. Its
eyes shone like balls OF fire, and it
showed fabt, but he did not stop TO
parley with it. Jake is pretty good ut
dra wing the "long bow" and the above
statement should be received with some
degree OF allowance. Bennett Malin,
of New Garden, also claims to have
seen the animal, but on going toward it
20 investigate 1t beat a hasty retreat.
John w. Banks, of Brandy wine Hun
dred, ALTO saw a strange animal the
other morning, but on investigation 1t
proved TO be q large Thomas cat.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
FOURTH EDITION


The COMMENCEMENT Of Lent is having Q
noticeable effect OF the places Of amuse-
ment, and there Is falling of In the A.
tendance, althoue there was large
audiences present Z the Opera House last
night to witness re Gray q stephens,
Combination In "aved From the Storm. =
The scenery used y This play lie excellent,
and the mechanical effects frstclass In
every respect. Thy play will be given for
the last time this etning, and those who
have not already Witnessed It should be
sure to attend.
On Monday NIGH he Gilfeather q sco'!
Combination comnense an engagement
In the late Barney McAuley's great play
"a Messenger from jarvis Section" with
Mr.. Gilfeather as Uncle DAM, o character
in which he Is saidto risal Mr. McAuley.
As the admission viii bs but III, ~ ano
80 cents, crowded houses may be ex-
pected.
There was a fail sized audience ut the
Academy last syetinQ TO witness Mr.. Mil
ton Mobiles and Ne company In !" The
Phpnix,o His raditiou Of the charac'
ter of the Jew is IN immelse creation
and one from With the majority of the
stage Jew, as nov presented, has beer
copied.
Next Monday night the great New
York success "AWife's Honor" will bt
presented.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Congress.

In the U. s. Senate, on Friday, Mr.
Edmunds' resolution offered on Thursday
for the election of Mr.. Ingalls, as Presi-
dent pro tempore, to take office at one
O'Clock this afternoon, was adopted, after
the rejection of Democratic amendment
substituting Mr.. Harris A resolution
offered on Thursday by Mr.. Hoar declar-
ing it the judgment of the Senate that,
under Observation-Disclosures, no negotia-
ton should be undertaken with Great
Britain in regard TO the existing difficult
ties with the Canadian provinces, having
for its object change or abolition of any
existing duties on imports, was taken up
and, after some debate, referred to the
Committee on Finance. Mr. Van Wyck's
resolution proposing constitutional
amendment for the election of U. s.
Senators by direct vote of the people, was
taken up to enable Mr.. Van Wyck to
make an address upon the subject The
leuro-pneumonla bill was considered
Mr.. Edm DIS offered az substitute a
bill appropriating 100000, TO be ex
pended under The direction of the presi
dent OF the United States and in his dis
cEetion. through the Commissioner of
Agriculture, to aid the proper authorities
OF the several States in preventing the
eprtau OF IGe ulseabe commonly known
as pleuro-pneumonia among cattle, the
appropriation TO expire at the end of two
years. The substitute was agreed to-3i
to q. Mr.. Van Wyck offered an anne d
ment to make the bin apply also to con
tasious diseases among swine
In the House a message was received
from the Senate announcing the passag
by that body over the Presidents veto o
q hill for rho rAliaf pf Tbnmac 81 HAn
kins. On motion of Mr.. Belmont tn
House insisted on it's amendments 10 tn
Senate Retaliation bill, and Messrs. Bel
mont, Clements and Rice were apponte,
conferrees. Mr.. Hatch moved to suspen,
the rules aud pass the Senate bill provid
ing for agricultural experiment stations
Agreed to The Deficiency Appropria
ton bill was reported and referred to til
Committee of the Whole. The confer
ence report on the Invalid Pension bi
was agreed to. Adjourned.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

1t is reported that coterie of gentle.
men living within a few miles Of this city
visited neightoring house the other
evening, where they engaged in friendly
game OF cards, and failing to note the
flight of time, continued to play until
three O'Clock in the morning, not dream
ing that they were trespassiug on the
hours usually devoted to sleep On their
way home they were surprised to meet
the wife of one of the party, who incon
tinently collared him, remarking that
she would teach him not to stay out sc
late at night. 1t is needless TO add that
the gentleman was taken completely
aback, and marched home g. eatly crest.
fallen.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

TNELEGRkpHY TAUuar I'M TuE
= evening. best instructors Ut.mond
state Telegraph Institute, No. 7 e. Sevanth
S'~N1. f2d-tf
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26


WILLARD.-On the nd inst, BENJAMIN r.
willard, in the AND year OF his axe.
Relatives and friends arc respectfully IN
yited 70 attend his funeral on Sunday after
noon 1t $50 O'Clock, from his late residence
iii French street. Services ct the house
lnterment ct the Wilm ington and BRANDY
wine cemetery.
|DAVIDSON-ln this city. on the gath inst,
CHARLES william, infant son Of Charles
and Nettie e. davidson.
BECK Elton the 10th inst. Estella II.
daughter Ct John r. and Maggie Beckett
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vited 10 attend the funeral from the resi-
dcnce Of her parents, Third and Searict
streets. on Monday afternoon, ut O'Clock.
Interment at Riverview Cemetery.
|MOORE-On Friday morning. February 20
sarah, wife Of the late Robert moore, In
the 64'h year Of her axe
Relatives and friends are respectfully In
vited to attend her funeral nom her late
residences, No. II East rwen:y-second street,
on Monday at z O'Clock. without farther NO
tice. Interment at kivc view Cemetery
MY heavenly home 10 bright anp fair,
| No pain nor death can enter there;
Its glitterfnR towers tho sun outshinos,
/ That heavenly manfion rhall be mine.
I'm going homo, I'm going home,
I'm going homo to die no more,
To die NO more, to die no more.
I'm going homo to die no more.
W ere her last favorite words.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Yesterday Afternoon, q colored man
named William Bake, Was seen on
Warmers wharfwhh one OF the rings
IN his possession which were stolen
from Massey's store on "Wednesday
evening, and as le iefused to give it up,
unless he received reward, he was
taken to police SD tbn. When he found
that he was abou, . be locked up be
concluded to give u the ring, and was
discharged, with reprimsnd. There
are eight rings s,lllmissing, but as Mr.
Massey knows tbs parties who have
some Of them In thir possession, they
will be apt to find themselves in trouble
unless the rings are returned. The
Superior Court Of this State decided
rome time ago tina person having lost
or etolen properly In his possession,
and failing to return 1t to the owner
after ascertaining who they are, ere
guilty of larceny.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
"Sennie Biggs'' Lost.

The lost kitten that went off with
"Old Abe" from tbs police Office has
not turned up yet and gloom contin ues
at the police station. 1t Is supposed
that "Abe" has crept into some lonely
place aud died, but there Is no reason
why "Bennle" should disappear.
The little Cat was named "Benni,
Bi9gs" by coming into the police 8,
ton on the evening OF the day wher
BeDj smin T. BigRs was elected Cover
nor of the State. Janitor Meacham /,
in great distress Of mind over the loss o
8 Bennie," and he says he will give
liberal eward to any person who will
return him TO police station.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

The firth day Of the six days' 90 ae.you-
pIesse race, now In progress At the kink,
Twenty third and Chestnut streets, Phtla-
delphia ended ct midnight last night with
Robert Vint still In the lead.
strokel retired from the race at about
O'CLOCK Yesterday morning, because OF In
iuries received on Wednesday BY falling
against q wooden railing. 80.
The o O'Clock score follows. Vint, w
miles and laps; Hart, 4SS miles and
laps; Panchot, 40 miles and Z lapsi Ben.
nett, 45s milee, 3 laps; Noremac, AZ miles
and o laps; Elson, 345 miles and 10 laps
Tilly, 3l8 miles and 4 laps; Newhart, 2Ss
miles and 2 laps.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

M hErEp-A Boy AT COLES OAE.
o,xTana,. rage SHOP, Fifteenth and Marke,
ltt
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Rose Tree Lodge, No. 275. of Dela
ware County, Pa. visited Fairfax
Lodge, No 8, l. o. o. r., of this city,
last evening, and were entertained In a
fraternal manner. A regular meeting
of the lodge was held, and the second
aud third degrees conferred on three
candidates After some time had been
tpent in social manner o substantial
supper wa served In the auditorium Of
the hall. The guests left for their homes
at 2 O'Clock this morning.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

"Personal "reminiscences OF Long
fellow" WAS tbs subject Of Q lecture
delivered by Professor Luigi Mont II
the Friends melting house, 1T Fourth
and West streets, yesterday afternoon
He told how he became acquainted
with the great poet at Palermo IN 1851
and how o friendship WAS formed be-
tween them which continued until bii
death. He sail that he WAS q man Of
varied imagination and learning, and
could conversion the native tongues OF
all Europeans who called upon hun
His "reminiscences covered a period O
thirty years.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
LOYALTY and DisloyltY.

james Russell Lowell spoke at the an
nual banquet of the Harvard Club, OF
Chicago, on Thursday night. In the
course ofhis remarks, he said: PARTY
organization is no doubt very convent.
ent thing, but great many people feel
and ! feel very strongly with them-that
when loyalty to party means disloyaltJ
to country, and means what it seems u
me is still worse-disloyalty to conscienc,
it is asking more than any good man Oh
citizen should concede."
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
A Bark's Grew In Peril.

SAVANNAH, Feb. 25.-The Norwegian
bark Adonis, from Barbados, lie ashore
on Tybee Beach and is likely to prove q
total wreck She was anchored to the
south OF Tybee Light during last night
and lost both anchors, and the pilot says
he was compelled to beach her to save
the lives OF those on board. The crew
are still on the vessel, but they are In nc
immediate danger, as she is high up on
the beach. Tugs were unable TO render
any assistance, as they are unable TO gel
tn her.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
the Retail Grocers.

The retail groc.rs OF this city have
formed IN association for the purpose Of
mutual protection against certain
class Of customers, who seem to live by
victimizing the store keepers. Th,
Organization will DO completed mex
Thurtday, but the following officers
have already beea elected: President
d. 8. Truitt; vice president, w. II. Nc
Clarity; recording secretary, P. H
Horty; financial secretary, Charles L
Simmons; treasurer, i. @. Hally.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

The Sunday school Of st. PauPs A. U.
M. P. Church d South Wilmington,
under the chare OF Mr.. John Scott,
gave their pastoi Rev. d. Russell, sr.
on Button wood street, q complete sur
prise an eveningor two ago. They com
plelely loaded he pastors table will
groceries and provisions, for which h'
and his wife we're most profoundly
thankful. Mr.. Scott gave the pastor I
doubls surprise ~ presenting him with
q sum of moneyon behalf Of the school
Pastor Russell p.urned his thanks I,
his friends for tielr kindness, and ate
3 pleasant evening spent the company
dism Used.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Tbs BOX Mastery Cleared Cp.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Feb. 25-The Gin.
cinnati box mystery was cleared up to
by by you0g physician AaDsu John
o torne q sHtt rville, Pa ealing al
II g b. ard o Express Office for IA,
boz. He wac escorted to tne Ma, re-
sfiiee where he made p statsJGeuo uu, e.
oath that The body found in the 90.
vas that Of negro who died at tht
Ciucinnsti Hospital and had Lee sc n
after death to the Electric College as @
Z. edlCal subject. After dissection 1
vas given into the hands OF Osborne
MI o slipped 1t home to articulAte tht
sEeieton.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
FIFTH EDIIl

~. B. Harvey ha. al. i
% scrss on the Concord 10y Y.
%. 900. W A0f I I
Newlin Keithler. ~.
ego vas . mem Der Of NJ.
2 keithlsr, coal de.l ,ssl I
died In Philadelphls, on ns.t
Certainly what's ps.d.a' !,
psrtment Belts pSs%
charge OF . skilled Ind, =.
and Market streets. ,ss,,, ~
vate entrance, No / We
Union Gospel mse,In, ~
northwest corner Of Iss,. 1!
streets, 1t 3 30 and 7.3OnA !,
where the Spirit Of M y
is Liborty." WV
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Safe Investment.
S5. $40 OR SIS,

If you have S. to invest,
visit the Wilmington Cloth
ing House,4Io Market street
select a pantaloon pattern
and leave your measure; we
know you will make 20
per cent on your investment.
II you have $40 to invest
in a Spring Overcoat,we are
certain we can give you the
hest tor the money in this or
any other city.
SIS will buy a Scotch
Cheviot Overcoat, full silk
lined.
Mothers, we want you to
see our new styles of Chill
dren's Suits for spring-just
received.
Young men, we have new
styles in tor you to select
from, made from the newest
designs OF fabric and cut in
the height Of fashion.
Suits for men of all sizes
snd shapes, made in the best
manner possible. You can
be suited by making your
selection from our stock Of
Suits.
Many inducements to offel
in heavy weights. Cut prices
are making sales. We need
the room. You save money
to take the goods.
Our $3.50 pantaloons is {
superior garment for the
price.
Our garments arc manu-
featured exclusively for us by
Wanrmaker & Brown, anc
we sell them at the same
prices and under the sam,
guarantee.
Our motto: "7Ae best good.
l/0r the least money!"
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

N the Reform Cd Episcopal Church Of the
Esd { .mer, Southwest corner Eighth ana
Mosroe s.reots. by Rev. }. l.. Estlin. OhAs.
O;Donneli and Cathsrine J. Patton ootn
OF this city.
MORRISON ,-On the oath inst, Ivan ID.
son Of swan u. and Phebe A. Morrison'
aged year and II months.
yfted 10 attend the funeral from the resi-
denes OF his parents, No. S11 West Sistn
street, ON SUNDAY afternoon. 10 leave .ne
house st Z o'clock. lnterGens IL hVer'ie"
Cemetery.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
To Train Christian workers.

PIrTsBuRG, Feb. 25.--Ira d. sankcy,
the evangelist, was In the city to day, en-
route from his home in Brooklyn TO New
Castle, Pa, where his aged mother still
resides. He will leave in few days "
confer with his old co.laborer Rev. Mr.
Moody, In Chicago. These two men will
erect building in that city 70 cost $3.50,
600 for the training of Christian workers
They will try aud have similar building
erected In New York, Philadelphia ant
Pittsburg.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Yesterday DIR. BhortlidRe received
900 white ish eggs from Worthwhile.
Michigan, and had them placed In the
Matching jars at City Mill pumping
station. Everything is row progressing
nicely ~ the hatchery, and the Califor'
MIA trout eggs received q few days age
are already commencing to hatch.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Handsome Painting.

Mr.. w n Stephens, of tho Gray &
.Stephens CON bination, has been pre-
seute WIKI TWO handsome oil paintings
by a niscs OF Milton Getthold, the
actor One of thesa pictures is a we'll
xecuied likeness OF Mrs. 5tephsns and
re other - ct one OF the doga. The fall
artist is Out Is .eArs of age, and the
daughter Of Nevton Gottbold.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Meeting OF Liquor Dealers

Tbs liquor dealers OF this city held a
meeting at the Clayton House this
morning to take into consideration Ger.
ain matters affecting their interests
After being in session short time they
adjourned until next Monday morning
1t 10 O'Clock, when another meeting
sill be held at the same place, which
svery one in the business is invited t.
attend.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Those who were copull,,. =.
With the thought thai ~ )
over, were unplessautlv ~.
. regular winter SNOW s,. ~ >
ing, which for . time &c.,
Il would be as severe A =, !
tire winter. The snow ss,.
until about II O'Clock, vbs
TO rain, making the dsv y.
disagfeeable and unpls,s,,'1
son. Very few people vn'
those who were compalld \
consequence was ihst AZ =,
the markets vas Is lIgEssl
for . long time, apd soma 4
and truckers were Oh Ind
siderable of their produn
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Yves, virginia,s senatorship.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb 25.-Tht
conference of the caucus Democrats
and the ''kickers" to night did no
avail anything, ar d the result was thai
the joint assembly adjourned without
ele citing u niied States Senator Thi'
leaves the appointment to the Cover
nor, who will most likely appoint 4
man with free trad ideas.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

John Walther is pow making the best
and cheapest carriages In the city every
body tDat uses one OF his carria6 es says
a.. He employs Lone but the beat
workmen, and uses the best material in
the market; also repairing promptly at
tended to- Give Us cal We guaran.
tse Satisfaction OF all work DON'T for
get, John Walther, South side of Mar
kcG etreet bridge.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Not sold.

The statsment published in Phila
delphia paper and republished in the
REPUBLICAN,, that the steamer Warner
hsd been sud is pronounced untrue by
Captain Lackey, who says that she will
run her regular trips this summer the
came as usual.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
A Gsinint ,!sal1n

A few days since NJ Pa1
Tor was passing down Ez|
was accosted by q sired n
three feet high viii
Taylor, did you get TN =
urbane postmaster stsx1
ment as he mentally ~ Z
ters which he bad scda1
few days, and then NO
Yankee method by irgh
letter, sonny ?" "WhI,
lAgher," ans weted III
started of as isst y
carry him.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
All Day Meeting.

Rsv. c. II. Walker, pastor OF ST.
Eleventh street bridge, will have an al
day meeting to morrow. There will bt
preaching at 10 3. m. and at 2.30 anC
7.30 p M, and after preaching the sac
ta,nent Of the LorG's supper will b.
administered. This is to be the com
meueenent of two weeks' meeting,
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
The Anarchlsl's ID

CHICAGO, Feb. ~
tn Is morning dissolved ID
Miss Nina Van ZAndl us]
stein, a museum ninE 4,
him from keeping on ~
figure OF her. Osing W
obtained by the plalnif, ..
her announced purpose 7
the condemned An1thA .
ant set up for exhiblila'. !
the woman, the exhiblta :
sought to restrain.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

hhr frieo
William j. Lsnk, AuaisI
W. King Of pencader a.
2Sd inst, horses from tl1 \
$50, co ws from $50 10 N
cents per pound. \
At the rale OF N. Thnn
cader Hundred, on ID. Ai1
sold st from $50 to tlSl al
bull, S27 90; chickens, slui
AT the sale Of L. Bn
Stanton, on the 25,h Ind
at 800, $3.50, sli2.@, tkl
COWS. $iS, Sal, Sill, al, nj
I'll rs, IS, $40, 80. so, M
IL cents per pound.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
A Verdict for aMs

|. WEST CHESTER, Rl'
heaUest damages ever
this county against a rain,
we're given 10 q verdIs
against the Penn.yl,,rl
Company In favor Of Man
who sustained some iui,a
year ago while getting al
Media.
She Was thrown be'ws,1
the platform and re1dsnl
low her profession, that m
or, and the jury found iu I
OF $40, 900. The direct lpj1l
ed by the plaintiff copsiss2
and . severe nervous shodk /
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Pochet-book Found.

A pock book containing q small
sum of money was picked up in the
Ring street market this morning, which
the owner can obtain by calling on
Clerk o. the Market Smeltz at his Office,
No Il Eass Fourth street.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Apollo Castle. Nc. z, viii give al
open entertainment on Monday even
ing at their room in the Smith Build
ling A. interesting program will bt
u RESENTED, and tickets can be obtGihed
tret, from the UPmhers
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

A very large cong
cred In the Second
night which died =;
Needham brothers co. .,
vices. Many weh'
even standing room. -, ~ \
Thom as Needtam w y
and night, and ID ~. ~
assisted by his pfo 49, Is. ~
ham. Baptism in 'hs'
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Fined for Drunkenue Gas

The we'll known Mary Burns was ar,
rested lat light at tbs Middle Depot
oy Officer Pryor Considerably under tht
,nfluence OF liquor. After some tToublt
be suoceeje in landing her in he hall
and this morning she was fined 53 and
COSTS at the city court
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
s,oo,iug No.

The Wilmington E,n,I
weekly gallery sG ~ u",.;rl
headquarters on Ia =. M
the score resul 'es = .es.,I
II. B. Seeds. s6i i ss'r,'i
aeisel. sr., 5Si re e ~. D,
nor, 80; recently
re. entry, 81. n
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

Jestrr & Mcdaniel wiz have anothe
ale OF AGREES III their Stables, Ne. Az
W. f ont street on Saturday III 5th Of
March. In the lot will be several supe
rior animals. All who are not suited
by that lima should be on hand.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Gall Accepted.

a call to the vacant pulpit of Trinity
Church, this city, has been accepted by
the Rev. DR. Henry, senior assista nj
rector Of a large church in Troy, N. Y
but he will not enter upon his dutie'
until about Easter.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26
Disorderly COL

IFtEoh wv
Elijah William MILE,
Smyrna. came along u -
morning insulting ~
the ladies no met Y
As he came along "
Presbyterian CouIcl 1T =
hands OF Specisl w.
who, though a smslla \, p.
marched him OF 70 s
lod gings will be guam
Monday morning.
Daily Republican., 1887-02-26

in Southern Europe; Americans fleeing
from danger; result Of the walking
match 10 Philadelphia, which closes to
night All the news from the sporting
world In the Sunday papers. First &
Davis, 313 Market street.